When Fear Knocks: Black Queer Safety in a Fractured Nation

Sex, Shame, and Safety: Convo on Body Count, Health, and Commitment

Welcome to Sensational Daddies with hosts Colby Fair and Marcus C.J. Lewis. In this episode they unpack the myth of "body count," discuss sexual health and STI prevention, monogamy versus polyamory, demisexuality and emotional connection, and the dynamics of initiation and mutual curiosity in dating — all while featuring listener join-ins and candid stories from the Black queer community.

Masculinity, Marriage & Mess: Unpacking Black Gay Relationships

This is a bonus episode of Colby & Marcus on IG live back in January, 2025 . Hosts Colby Fair and Marcus C.J. Lewis check in for the new year and dive into the Twitter controversy around Obio and his partner Jermelle, exploring representation, masculine presentation, and community reactions. They discuss dating challenges in big cities, the realities of monogamy, family dynamics, marriage as a legal and emotional choice, and how Black queer visibility shapes what’s possible.

From Pews to Pride: A Black Queer Story of Faith, Identity and Resilience

Sensational Daddies hosts Colby Fair and Marcus C.J. Lewis welcome author William Christopher Scandrett Jr. to discuss his new released memoir “Boy Interrupted” and the intersections of faith, family, and queer identity in the American South. The episode explores coming out, religious trauma and reconciliation, healing strategies, and reclaiming personal power—offering honest conversation and encouragement for the Black queer community. Please go and grab a copy of this amazing memoir “Boy Interrupted” by William C. Scanddrett Jr. on Amazon or Barns & Noble Website.

When Fear Knocks: Black Queer Safety in a Fractured Nation

Colby Fair and Marcus C.J. Lewis hold candid conversations about personal healing and community survival. They cover Colby’s journey two weeks free from pornography, techniques for emotional regulation, and the fatigue of living through political violence and misinformation. The hosts also reflect on recent tragedies, the need for unity in Black queer spaces, leadership in turbulent times, and practical steps listeners can use to protect mental health and build supportive community.

Release That MF Pressure!

Hosts Colby Fair and Marcus C.J. Lewis return on Sensational Daddies Podcast to explore releasing the pressure we place on love, success, and life. Through stories about a warm D.C. kickback, grieving past identities, and building community, they unpack how friendship, surrender, and self-worth change what we chase. This episode covers boundaries in dating, the weight of societal expectations (kids, marriage, homeownership), and the difference between pressure-driven action and choices rooted in safety and freedom. Honest, candid, and uplifting, the conversation centers Black queer experiences and offers practical perspective on easing anxiety, practicing gratitude, and letting authentic relationships and life unfold. (Please forgive the abrupt ending as we lost space to record)